Howard County Celebrates Israel’s 70th

Saar Gez (left) and Molly Krief of The Highlighs perform a number during the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

On May 6, the Jewish Federation of Howard County hosted a community-wide celebration for the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding. More than 300 people attended the event.

The Israel at 70 Festival, held at Temple Isaiah in Fulton, featured live music, Israeli food and drinks, and performances by synagogue troupes and choirs. Among those in attendance was Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman.

Performing at the festival was the Israeli band The Highlights. In addition, Howard County congregations Beth Shalom Congregation, Columbia Jewish Congregation, Oseh Shalom, and Temple Isaiah participated in live performances.

The festival also featured an Israeli dancing session, an Israeli beer and wine tasting, and a Western Wall simulation station. For kids, there was an army obstacle course, carnival games and a face painting booth.

“For our Howard County community, this festival is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our connection with our brothers and sisters in Israel,” Gary Perolman, chair of the federation’s Israel committee, said in a statement. “Together with the global Jewish community, we commemorate the joyous moment 70 years ago when the Jewish homeland was re-established after thousands of years.

(Left to right) Paul Katz, 6, from Long Reach and Isaac, 8, from Running Brook, watch as Logan Singner, 8, from Thunder Hill recovers a game piece during the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

Jake Biegeleisen, 6, sifts through sand at a sand pit at the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

Erin Deegan, 4, from Kings Contrivance gets some help from her mom, Jordie, placing disks in a game. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

Saar Gez (left) and Molly Krief of The Highlighs perform a number during the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

Sarah Wilcox, 11, from Wilde Lake does some face painting on Eliza Singer, 6, from Thunder Hill during the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan

Jonathan Finkelstein, from Ellicott City, gets his Spiderman on during the festival celebrating Israel's 70th anniversary at Temple Isaiah. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

People gather around vendors' tables at the festival. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)

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